She peacefully passed away at home, in her sleep, on a quiet spring morning, April 22, 2013.

Paula is survived by her loving

husband, Marvin McDougal from Stockton, CA; her daughter

Maria Lenora McDougal from Orangevale, CA; her son Marvin McDougal Jr. from Healdsburg, CA; along with her two grandchildren: Sara and Sean Monoham; sister-in-law: Edith Ferreira of Olhos de Agua, Portugal; Bel

David of Lawrence, Kansas; Lusa David of Sao Joao do Estoril,

Portugal; Mary Prettyman, of Greensboro, North Carolina and numerous nieces and nephews in America, Portugal and France.

With her passion for music, she devoted her time to teaching piano to children at her private studio, in her home; first in Kansas and later in California, from 1960-2007. In the early 70's Paula preformed concerts for the Portuguese National Radio in Lisbon. She was a significant and influential member of the Music Teacher's Association of California, Stockton Branch.

When Paula was 13, her father passed away and she was sent to live with her Uncle Deniz David, in Portugal; a destination that would forever change her life. She graduated from the Conservatory of Music, in Lisbon, Portugal in 1957. Her studies also brought her to Munich, Germany and Belgium. Paula was the first Portuguese person to receive a Full-Bright Scholarship to study in the United States. She received her Master's Degree in Music and met her future husband, Marvin McDougal at the University of Kansas.

Paula has not only touched many peoples' lives, but she has become a part of their lives. We can think back and remember the simplest joys of a smile, a silly moment, a proud achievement, words of encouragement, arms of support and take comfort; these are her gifts that will always be, always in reach. A daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, Paula's spirit was full of life, love, music and family. Her song will live on; heard in the hearts and memories to all that have known and loved her.